Virat Kohli turns 36: Here are the Indian batting great’s 5 greatest knocks

1. 254* vs South Africa, Pune, 2019

The modern batting great, who was Indian skipper at the time, played an absolutely sensational knock against the Proteas and massively helped the hosts post the humongous total of 601/5 before declaring. In an inning which included 33 boundaries and 2 sixes, Kohli would post the highest score of his career and would also remain unbeaten.

2. 243 vs Sri Lanka, Delhi, 2017

After getting restricted to 78/2 at one stage, Kohli alongside Murali Vijay would form a partnership for the ages and would get India into a really strong position. The 283-run stand would see Vijay play a fabulous knock of 155 before getting dismissed, while on the other hand Kohli would go on to score an amazing double-century to carry India to the massive total of 536/7.

3. 183 vs Pakistan, Dhaka, 2012

There is a reason why Kohli is known as the chase master. His ability of tackling crunch situations incredibly well was first highlighted during India’s clash against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2012. Chasing the huge target of 330, Kohli’s tremendous knock would carry India to a famous victory over their arch-rivals. This sensational knock included 22 boundaries and a six.

4. 133* vs Sri Lanka, Hobart, 2012

In order to keep their hopes of reaching the Commonwealth series final alive, India had to chase the huge target of 321 runs in 40 overs. It was Kohli’s heroics which again saved the Men in Blue on the day as his knock of 133* off 86 deliveries, saw India chase the daunting total in just 36.4 overs. The match is also famously remembered as the game where Kohli thrashed Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga.

5. 82* vs Pakistan, Melbourne, 2022

This knock may not be among Kohli’s highest individual scores, but it is a knock that will forever be etched in the minds of Indian fans. During a group stage match of the 2022 T20 World Cup, Kohli would play a phenomenal unbeaten knock against arch-rivals Pakistan to carry the Men in Blue to another famous victory. Many even call this as the finest knock that Kohli has ever played.

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